Substitute Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Principal/Director

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Part-time / School Year Calendar

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow teacher’s lesson plans and/or plan, coordinate, collaborate and execute elementary and/or middle school programs anchored in the Colorado State Standards, Paideia Principles, and other PSAS adopted materials including Success for All Reading Program, Six Trait +1 Writing, and Step‑Up to Writing.
• Collaborate activities that support units of instruction including field trips, guest speakers, student exhibitions, cross‑grade level/curricula instruction and community service.
• Direct students toward behavior that fosters a positive learning environment for all learners; support policies and procedures for students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain a professional image, demonstrate initiative, support the mission, exhibit solid time‑management skills, and use appropriate decision‑making processes.
• Demonstrate professional communication, interpersonal skills, effective planning and organization, and problem‑solving strategies that reflect a collaborative posture.
• Utilize knowledge of K‑6 education covering curriculum standards, student engagement, learning environment, student well‑being, community relations, and professional conduct.
• Engage in continual professional development to uphold the Paideia model.

Remote work may be considered if students cannot physically attend; otherwise, it is not a reasonable accommodation for serving students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge, skills, and abilities including working at desks, conference tables or meetings; standing and circulating for extended periods; hearing and understanding speech; visual acuity; communication; bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, running, and reaching; and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Condition of Employment:

• Participation in payroll automatic deposit.
• PSAS is a public employer under Colorado General Assembly Title 24, Article 51; all employees are members of Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA). For more information visit the PERA website era.org.

Education and/or

Experience:

Required:

• Background check
• High school diploma/GED

Preferred:

• BA degree or Colorado Teaching License or Substitute License
• Previous experience teaching at the K-8 level
• Demonstrated technology proficiency with Microsoft Office, Internet, simple webpage building, electronic gradebook, and email
• Ability to work on a team and create instructional units
• Use of instructional strategies to promote student engagement

Benefit Information:

• Health and life insurance benefits apply for those working over 30 hours a week consistently
• Sick leave for temporary workers accrued according to HFWA guidelines

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.